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The joy of motherhood is killed by a moral and ethical dilemma when doctors advise termination of a pregnancy.

Mabele helped lead the fight for antiretrovirals in SA. A memorial service will be held for her today. This was her last interview with Bhekisisa.

A programme with the health department sees motorbikes being used to deliver drugs to people in far-flung places who can't afford the fare.

A pill dispenser with an electronic cap monitors daily adherence to a regimen that may curb HIV among sex workers – and in broader society.

Leaders of Zimbabwe's Apostolic sects are warming to the idea of women giving birth at health clinics.

The HPCSA failed to rein in medical aid schemes — now it’s up to the Competition Commission

Driven by a more infectious new COVID variant, the second wave of South Africa’s coronavirus pandemic has seen considerably more infections than the first wave. This meant health workers have had to deal with more hospitalisations and deaths — and pressure. Bhekisisa visited George Mukhari Academic Hospital north of Tshwane to document the second wave realities experienced by doctors and nurses.

A rare condition has caused this man’s body to age at super speed. Why?

The population assessments of the epidemic in sub-Sahara yields information of benefit to patients and to each nation’s plan of action

Pregnant women who drink alcohol put their unborn children at greater risk than they think, writes Mia Malan.

Water pumped from the Nile is the only option for 98% of the residents of South Sudan's capital.

Technology has cut diagnosis waiting times, getting infants on to treatment sooner.

A Harare rehabilitation unit offers impaired youngsters free therapy and supports parents too.

Half a litre of Coke contains 10 teaspoons of sugar – almost the entire recommended daily sugar allowance. But fruit juice is as bad.

In 2017, Lesotho became the first African country to legalise cannabis. Nearly six years later, the industry is yet to change the country’s fortunes.

This invasive plant clogs our dam and rivers but in Kenya, it’s become the next big thing in renewable energy.